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Birmingham City University was recently rated as a rising star institution, with the highest percentage of work rated as 'world leading' compared to any other modern university in the UK. Research is organised across 13 Centres of Excellence.  

At BIAD research plays a central role and covers a wide range of interests in art and design.  Interaction between staff, students, industrial and professional partners brings vitality to a wide range of projects.

Please visit our BIAD research website

There are three Centres of Excellence: 

All academic staff at the University engage in research and/or professional practice, and there is a substantial and thriving community of postgraduate research students. We have opened up new fields and made significant discoveries in many areas, and have partnered local and national companies to commercialise our research.

AHRC MA and PhD Studentships 2012/13

AHRC

Find out more about MA and PhD Studentship opportunities for 2012/13 at BIAD .

You can access our research and academic expertise in a number of ways:

  • Contract and Collaborative Research: You can commission our academics to undertake contract bespoke research that is designed to meet your business requirements. Alternatively, you can sponsor research students in an area of interest to your company. This may include areas outside of the BIAD. 
  • Research Degree Programmes: BIAD offers a range of master's and doctoral studentships in Design and Fine Art. Courses can be tailored to meet the needs of your organisation and in many cases are linked to specific postgraduate programmes, enabling delegates to gain credits towards a postgraduate certificate or diploma.
  • Masters and Doctoral Studentships in Design and Fine Art: Courses can be tailored to meet the needs of your organisation and in many cases are linked to specific postgraduate programmes, enabling delegates to gain credits towards a postgraduate certificate or diploma. 

For more information on research degree courses, read about AHRC Student Opportunities or contact Professor David Durling, Associate Dean (Research) BIAD on +44 (0)121 331 7826.